trial-balloon

noun

Definitions

  1. Alternative form of trial balloon.

    • If any stronger presumption that his brochure is a trial-balloon of the present ministry be required, it will be found in the pages 19 and 20, wherein Sir Howard Douglas and Mr. Bliss receive a full volley of foul-mouthed Billingsgate.

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Vish — recursive loop

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